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ART Officer Interview Under Fire for Irregularities
21 Jun
Summary
- Interview for ART Medical Officer held June 18, 2026.
- Advertisement appeared same day, barring eligible candidates.
- Interview board composition allegedly irregular.
Allegations of procedural irregularities have surfaced concerning the interview for an ART Medical Officer post held on June 18, 2026, at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode. The contract-based position at the ART Plus Centre is crucial for HIV treatment services.
Applicants have claimed that advertisements for the medical officer position were published on the same day as the interview, June 18, 2026. This timing reportedly prevented many eligible individuals from participating in the selection process.
Further concerns were raised regarding the composition of the interview board. Reports suggest the board lacked the presence of the principal and the in-charge officer of the HIV testing center. Instead, it allegedly comprised the Head of the Department of Medicine, a junior doctor, and a representative from the Kerala State AIDS Control Society, a departure from National AIDS Control Organisation guidelines.
Twelve candidates reportedly appeared for the interview. Those raising concerns allege the process was manipulated to select a predetermined candidate. Medical college officials confirmed on June 21, 2026, that they would be looking into these allegations.
